What is the cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Aachen Hbf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Heerlen and Karlsruhe is 393 km. The road distance is 358.1 km.

How do I travel from Heerlen to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €60 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Karlsruhe bus from?

Heerlen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Karlsruhe train from?

Heerlen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Heerlen to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Heerlen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Heerlen to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Heerlen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Karlsruhe is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Heerlen to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Heerlen to Karlsruhe?

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Heerlen to Karlsruhe - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Heerlen to Karlsruhe by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3h 41m
€65–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N93
7h 16m
€32–55
Drive 358.1 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Karlsruhecar 358.1 km
3h 8m
€65–93

Heerlen to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 393.2 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Aachen Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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